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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,586.88, 489,128.85 and 229,744.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,586.88, 489,128.85 and 229,744.62 is: 345,145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,586.88 : 489,128.85 = 229,744.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,586.88/489,128.85 = 229,744.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,586.88x = 489,128.85 × 229,744.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,586.88x = 112,374,721,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,374,721,774.29/325,586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,145.12

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